The total amount available in 2005 for landmine clearing, land mine stockpile destruction, mine risk education and land mine survivor assistance was cut nearly 6%.

Lao Peoples’ Democratic Republic

Over 2006 Cleared Ground has been in discussions with donors, and processing
its registration with the National Regulatory Authority to become a UXO
clearance operator in Lao PDR. Cleared Ground hopes to soon confirm funding
of a UXO clearance project.